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Durham College’s (DC) Office of Research Services, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (ORSIE) invites industry and community partners, entrepreneurs and members of the DC community to explore and celebrate cutting-edge ideas, products, and solutions that are shaping the future.

Join us on Friday, October 25 for the ORSIE Impact Expo. You’ll explore our state-of-the-art Centre for Innovation and Research, hear from our ground-breaking researchers, learn from our world-renowned keynote speaker Hamza Khan, enjoy interactive tradeshow displays, and have the opportunity to network with industry and community partners, entrepreneurs and DC leaders.

Register by Friday, October 4 to confirm your attendance for a morning of inspiration and innovation.

EVENT DETAILS

Friday, October 25
9 a.m. to noon

Centre for Innovation and Research
2000 Simcoe Street N., Oshawa

Complimentary parking in Founders 2 lot. Visit the Durham College interactive map.

Schedule

8:45 a.m. Registration and breakfast
9 a.m. Opening remarks from Debbie McKee Demczyk, Associate Vice President, Innovation and Research
9:10 a.m. Greetings from Dr. Elaine Popp, President, DC
9:20 a.m. Keynote speaker, Hamza Khan
10:20 a.m. ORSIE team presentations
10:30 a.m. Project showcase and self-guided tours
11:45 a.m. Closing remarks from Dr. Jean Choi, Vice President, Academic and Students

Keynote speaker, Hamza Khan

Our keynote speaker Hamza Khan is a best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and world-renowned speaker whose TEDx talk "Stop Managing, Start Leading" has been viewed over two million times. He has spoken on various global stages, from the World Youth Forum to TEDx, and works with clients such as Microsoft, PepsiCo, LinkedIn, Deloitte, Salesforce, TikTok, and hundreds of colleges and universities. Through his writing, speaking, teaching, and executive coaching, Khan empowers people to thrive in the future of work.